Industrial Welder - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Industrial Welder role supporting the buildout of SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers, welding large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX, onsite with travel to data center sites.
Responsibilities
- Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS).
- Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weld.
- Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used.
- Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.
- Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.
- Open and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.
- Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
- Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.
- Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.
Qualifications
- Journey-level industrial construction welding experience: 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.
Skills
Required:Reading isometrics/spools/structural drawings
Nice to have:GTAW (TIG) weldingSMAW (stick) weldingASME Section IX qualification
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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